KY-140 over Br of Long Falls Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcLean County, Kentucky · .80 MI East of JCT Ky 815 · Structure no. 075B00040N
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 440
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
KY-140 over Br of Long Falls Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-140 over Br of Long Falls Creek in McLean County, Kentucky. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 440 by 2041. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was KY-140 over Br of Long Falls Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is KY-140 over Br of Long Falls Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does KY-140 over Br of Long Falls Creek carry?
About 440 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is KY-140 over Br of Long Falls Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns KY-140 over Br of Long Falls Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.